Buchanan, MI. - Donald Gene Toll, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at Bradenton Hospice House in Bradenton, FL, on October 20, 2019 at the age of 87. His dear friends, Jan and Jerry Donley, were at his side when he passed.
Don owned T&M Boiler Repair, South Bend, IN, until he retired. Prior to starting T&M Boiler Repair, Don was President of Fabricated Steel, South Bend, IN. He was born in Buchanan on June 11, 1932 to Oscar and Caroline Toll. Don graduated from Buchanan High School in 1950. In November of 1952, Don married Yvetta J. Bowling of Buchanan, where they became lifelong residents. Don served in the United States Army from January 1953 to January 1955. Don and Yvetta enjoyed summering at Gulembo Campground on Round Lake in Fountain, MI, for over 50 years, and wintering in Palmetto, FL. Don enjoyed traveling in his motorhome, hunting, fishing, campfires, playing bingo, card games, and country music. One of his greatest pleasures was reading money magazines and watching the business channel on TV, which he did daily until last Friday.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Yvetta J. (Bowling) Toll; his parents, Oscar and Caroline (DeBoer) Toll; his brothers, Ed and Dick; and his sisters, Ruth McCaslin and Laverne Forler.
Don is survived by his brother, Dean (Joan) Toll, Buchanan; his brother-in-law, Bill (Carol) Bowling, Palmetto, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Don's wishes were to be cremated with no visitation. Groover Funeral Home, Ellenton, FL, provided the cremation.
Memorial contributions in memory of Don can be sent to Bradenton Hospice House, 2504 34th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205.
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